There are lots of great places to eat in the area, here are few of our favorites.

Strong's Public House and Brewing

Bagaduce Lunch 

Barn Castle

Fogtown Brewing

Dairy Port

Airline Brewing

Riverside Cafe

MoMos Cheesecake 

Sweet Cheeks Diner

Shopping Around Castine & Penobscot

Groceries & Provisions

• Northern Bay Market (177 Southern Bay Road, Penobscot) – A classic local convenience and general store perfect for picking up quick groceries, snacks, beverages, and daily essentials when traveling around the Penobscot area.

• Auxford Market (12 Water Street) – Castine’s main general store sells groceries, wine and beer, newspapers and takeaway pizza and sandwiches. It’s a convenient stop for essentials and prepared foods.

• Windmill Hill Gardens & Market (5 Castine Road) – Perched at the top of Windmill Hill, this market brings fresh local produce, Maine‑made gourmet foods and gardening resources to the community. It’s great for picnic supplies or a quick dinner fix; a nearby blog praises its pies, slow‑roasted ribs, rotisserie chicken and specialty wines.

• T & C Grocery (12 Water Street) – Note: This location has recently transitioned to become the new Auxford Market linked above.

Gift Shops & Specialty Stores

• Mary Margaret’s Mercantile & Analog Attic (15 Main Street) – This eclectic general store carries clothing, yarn, jewelry from local artisans, hand‑dyed scarves, repurposed indigo shirts, tea towels and other Castine‑ and Maine‑themed gifts.

• Windmill Hill Provisions (5 Castine Road) – Note: They mainly share information via their social pages or their sister venture, the Windmill Hill Market above.

• Castine Historical Society Gift Shop (17 School Street) – A curated shop featuring Castine‑themed history books, gifts, clothing, postcards and ornaments. Ideal for souvenirs and local lore.

• The Breeze & Castine Variety (3 Main Street) – More than just takeout; this corner diner includes a small gift shop and serves homemade food and hard‑ and soft‑serve ice cream.

• Highlands Woodturning (872 Castine Road) – A gallery and workshop specializing in handcrafted wood‑turned art pieces. Open daily (9 am–4 pm, Sunday 11 am–4 pm) and offering gift certificates.

• Compass Rose Books (3 Main Street) – A maritime‑themed bookstore with a cozy café. Browse nautical literature and enjoy a coffee while soaking up Castine’s coastal charm.

Art Galleries

• Gallery B (5 Main Street) – Showcases contemporary fine art and crafts.

• Adam Gallery (140 Battle Avenue) – Features oil paintings by Susan and Joshua Adam.

• Dunham Gallery (385 Castine Road) – Note: Gregory Dunham's local works are frequently represented and shown directly throu

Tips

• Seasonal Farmers Market: Castine hosts a small Thursday market in summer (late June–August) with local produce and crafts—worth checking out on a morning stroll.

• Larger Supermarkets: For a full grocery run, Bucksport or Blue Hill offer larger supermarkets and chain stores about 20-30 minutes away.